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DrEntropy

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I've a bit of a dilemma. I ~want~ to put a set of SLR/SFT driving lights (one of each) on the bumper of the B. My wallet (not to mention SWMBO) disallow purchase ATM.

Here's the dilemma: I have a set of Lucas "Square Eight" lights in-hand. They're not "period" for a '64, BUT:I could mount those, do the wiring, relays et al RIGHT NOW and later buy/mount the other units... should I go ahead and grind the holes in the bumper and schtupp the S-Eights onna car or WAIT?

Judges?
 
As long as they are Lucas all is well with the world.
 
I'd vote for a wait as well. Since this is not a "got to have it now" sort of thing, you won't be happy without the real deal. Wait for what you really want.
 
Wait - they won't look right, you'll always be unhappy, & then you'll have holes in a perfectly good bumper!
 
Oddly enough I did exactly what you're suggesting years ago when my 'B was just a used car. (Lucas rectangular lights on a '64)

But rather than drilling holes in the bumper I got some brackets that used screws to clamp to the bumper and then the lights were fitted to the brackets. It saved drilling and allowed me to easily re-position or remove the lights. I later took them off and used them on another car.

It was a neat and very effective temporary mount. I wouldn't do it to a concours bumper, as I recall the screws did leave indentations- but I fixed that on the next installation by using little hard plastic buffers between the screws and bumper. FWIW....

Don't know whether these type of brackets are still made/available, but it might be worth a look if you're interested....
 
Not that I ever have any opinions, but yea, wait, if you really want the others. Make out your Holiday Wish List and put the lights down 472 times. Got a birthday coming up soon?

Or, ummm, bribe, beg, cajole, plead, bargain (did I mention beg) SWMBO. Women love it when men grovel.
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James, you've inspired me! Brackets it is!!!

But UNDER the bumper, and mount 'em low! Plenty of room there, removable and NO HOLES! WOOHOO!!!

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That was easy!!


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Thankeuverrymuch, James!!!
 
THX Steve. It even *RUNS!* /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif

Now I gotta finish interior, adjust/tweak a few things... It's been a long two years (I've done it in a couple months in the past)!
 
Now I think the shape is great under the bumper, goes along with the turn signals.
 
But, Doc - a front license plate???????
 
B'day was Aug 5... no lights then. Doubt they'll show up at Christmas either.

But at least on the "Semi-Annual In-Law Trek" (plan to make the 500 mi. Christmas round trip in the B) I'll be able to *SEE*!!!!
 
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But, Doc - a front license plate???????

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more amazingly, a front license plate for Brandon!?!
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Did you have that custom made?

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sorry, couldn't help myself. next time you are on this side of the bay i'll buy you a pint!

Rob
 
Look like they were made just for that spot Doc. Don't think you could have done better.
 
Doc, Those lights look great! I kinda like them better than the round ones above. They have that, "I belong there look". Very nice! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif PJ
 
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